AS AN INDEPENDENT 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AND PARTNER TO SBCC, THE SBCC FOUNDATION AWARDS MORE THAN $5 MILLION ANNUALLY FOR STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIPS, BOOK GRANTS, EMERGENCY FUNDS, AND OTHER CRITICAL NEEDS OF THE COLLEGE. FOR NEARLY FIVE DECADES, THE RESOURCES RAISED AND MANAGED BY THE SBCC FOUNDATION HAVE SUPPORTED SBCC STUDENTS AS THEY PREPARE FOR CAREERS, TRANSFER TO FOUR-YEAR UNIVERSITIES, AND PURSUE LIFELONG LEARNING GOALS. IN 2016, THE FOUNDATION CREATED THE SBCC PROMISE, OFFERING ALL RECENT, LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND SBCC FULL-TIME AT NO COST. THE SBCC PROMISE RELIES ENTIRELY ON PRIVATE SUPPORT AND COVERS ALL REQUIRED FEES, BOOKS, AND SUPPLIES FOR UP TO TWO YEARS. TO DATE, MORE THAN 7,500 LOCAL STUDENTS HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE SBCC PROMISE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$96.9M
+9.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.3M
+15.3% YoY
Grant Count
5
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$853K
+15.3% YoY
About The Foundation for Santa Barbara
Based on IRS filings
The Foundation for Santa Barbara is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SANTA BARBARA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $96.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $4.3M. Net investment income was $3.8M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $96,949,701 | $88,748,883 | $84,729,515 |
| Revenue | $9,252,804 | $7,312,099 | $11,936,703 |
| Expenses | $8,804,651 | $7,243,343 | $6,630,365 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,775,452 | $3,240,509 | $7,263,788 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from The Foundation for Santa Barbara
Rising Scholars
THE FOUNDATION FOR SANTA BARBARA
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Running Start
THE FOUNDATION FOR SANTA BARBARA
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
SBCC Promise
THE FOUNDATION FOR SANTA BARBARA
Amount
Covers all required fees, books, and supplies for up to two years
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Santa Barbara City College ($4,035,286), The San Marcos High School Royal Pride Foundation ($100,000), Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History ($96,989).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE SANTA BARBARA, CA | TO ASSIST THE COLLEGE IN PROVIDING OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL BY ENRICHING COLLEGE PROGRAMS, REMOVING BARRIERS TO ACCESS, AND EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO SUCCEED | $4,035,286 |
| STARR KINNG PARENT-CHILD WORKSHOP SANTA BARBARA, CA | TUITION ASSISTANCE FUNDS | $10,000 |
| AKILI PROJECT DBA SPORTS INDUSTRY ACADEMY SANTA BARBARA, CA | ACADEMY FEES FOR STUDENTS | $24,145 |
| SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY SANTA BARBARA, CA | GLADWIN PLANETARIUM EQUIPMENT UPGRADE | $96,989 |
| THE SAN MARCOS HIGH SCHOOL ROYAL PRIDE FOUNDATION SANTA BARBARA, CA | BUILDING COMMUNITY WELLNESS CAMPAIGN | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PALOMA ARNOLD | EX-OFFICIO - SBCC | 1 | — |
| CAROLA SMITH | EX-OFFICIO - SBCC | 1 | — |
| JOSHUA RAMIREZ | EX-OFFICIO - SBCC (AS OF 06/24) | 1 | — |
| KIMBERLY MONDA | EX-OFFICIO - SBCC (THRU 04/30/24) | 1 | — |
| ERIKA ENDRIJONAS | EX-OFFICIO - SBCC | 1 | — |
| ROBERT K MILLER | EX-OFFICIO - SBCC | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH WILMER | EX-OFFICIO - SBCC | 1 | — |
| MADELEINE JACOBSON | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| LAURIE ASHTON | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| MICHELLE LEE PICKETT | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| RACHEL KAGANOFF | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| WENDY READ | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ROGER DURLING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GREG LOOSVELT | DIRECTOR (THRU 05/09/24) | 1 | — |
| PAUL MENZEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CAROLA NICHOLSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PEDRO PAZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BEN SCOTT | DIRECTOR (THRU 08/31/23) | 1 | — |
| SUSAN SILVER | DIRECTOR (AS OF 10/23) | 1 | — |
| FRANK TABAR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SARAH DE TAGYOS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT VINCENT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GEOFF GREEN CHIEF | EXECUTIVE OFFICER (THRU 01/02/24) | 40 | $275,705 |
| ZORANA MORRIS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $155,446 |
| BOBBI ABRAM CHIEF | EXECUTIVE OFFICER (AS OF 05/01/24) | 40 | — |
| SARAH STRETZ | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $153,809 |
| RACHEL JOHNSON | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $136,959 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Foundation for Santa Barbara?
The Foundation for Santa Barbara is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SANTA BARBARA, CA. It holds $96.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Foundation for Santa Barbara?
As of 2024, The Foundation for Santa Barbara holds $96.9M in total assets with $9.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $4.3M in 2024.
Where does The Foundation for Santa Barbara operate?
The Foundation for Santa Barbara has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does The Foundation for Santa Barbara award?
In 2024, The Foundation for Santa Barbara awarded 5 grants totaling $4.3M — an average of about $853K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Foundation for Santa Barbara's EIN?
The Foundation for Santa Barbara's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3234551. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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